MS Crew

INFORMATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL LION KING JR.
Crew 

REMINDERS

• Crew attends ALL Sunday rehearsals beginning on January 10, 2016 for any duration of the day they can attend and work productively.  
• Crew are REQUIRED to attend the first read through in December and ALL rehearsals the two weeks prior to the opening of the show plus the show performances (if on running crew) and strike. These dates are MARCH 1-MARCH 22.
• Crew may also choose to help at and attend any of the weekly (T/TH) rehearsals but these are optional and not required. Please refer to the MS schedule for times/dates of these rehearsals.
• Crew is also  invited to help with stage management of auditions. 

How to Sign Up 

• You do not need to audition to be on crew. Simply fill out a production contact form with activity fee and turn in the front desk.
• Auditions are on Thursday, November 19, on stage in the gym, during Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Crew may work the auditions as stage managers. 
• PRODUCTION CONTRACT- All Cast & Crew
• Please download the MS Lion King Production Contract, fill it out with parent signature and activity fee and return to the MS front desk (not to Ms. Kendrick) in an envelope marked "Lion King Production Contract, Attention: Business Office"
• Once your registration form with activity fee is received, you may pick up your script and full cd to prepare for the audition & callbacks. The script and CD are yours to keep. ALL Cast and Crew members receive these materials plus a show shirt.
• If you would like to work as a stage manager during auditions, please see Ms. Kendrick.

FAQs

When does crew attend rehearsals?

• Crew attends Sunday rehearsals beginning in January for any duration of the day they can attend and work productively. 
• Crew is required to attend the first read through in December and all rehearsals the two weeks prior to the opening of the show plus the show performances (if on running crew) and strike.  
• Crew may also attend weekly optional rehearsals as needed and are invited to help with stage management of auditions.

Can Crew participate in sports and the musical?

• Yes! There are no winter sports conflicts with the play only a few rehearsals that overlap with Spring sports. Please read the information packet for more details or contact Ms. Kendrick.

What if I am not sure if I want to be on crew or on stage?

• Go ahead and audition and then we can figure out where you will shine best!

What crew positions are needed?

• Running crew help which assists all aspects of the show during its performances from curtain openings/closings, to setting up the sets/scenes, props handling, getting characters into positions, assisting with special effects like fog machines, and more!
• During the rehearsals, help is needed with organizing all costumes, props, inventory, as well as assisting with making costumes, getting sizes, writing down stage directions, helping with running music, making prompt books, and more.  Being a self-directed leader and a collaborative team member who takes direction well is a huge plus!